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Old 12-20-2008 | 11:34 AM
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Default RE: The Chrissy Present Build Along

The second limb is now in the heat box and due out around 3:30 this afternoon

Here are the steps I took which I did not photo log for the first limb.

First prepare your form by giving it a coat of Paste wax and also put some wax on the top pressure strip, then a layer of saran wrap over the top of the form this will make it easy to get the limb out of the form and stop the limb from sticking to the form



Once the lams have been in the heat box for an hour to make sure there is no moister left in them.

I lay them on the bench in order that they are going to be used.



Now it's time to put on some gloves for the safety and health of our patient



Put liberal amount of epoxy on all adjoining surfaces.



Then start stacking them on top of each other.



Once you have the first 3 layers in this case 1 glass the Canarywood and action boo it's time for the wedge.



Then add the final 2 layers the redwood and glass.

Once that is done place in the form, put on the pressure strip then tape firmly into place and put on another strip of saran wrap to protect the hose.



Next place the air hose on top.



Now put the top of the form into place and secure.



Now add 60lb of air to the hose and double check to make sure nothing has moved. If the lams have moved let the air out of the hose straighten them up and carefully pressurise the hose.



As you can see in the above pic the excess glue is going to ooze out when you add the pressure to the hose.

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